Sonora

Sonora Hebrew Cemetery

Founded - 1853First burial in 1853Last burial in 1977Rededicated as a historical siteon January 13, 197444 headstones visible

Sonora had a Hebrew Benevolent Society possibly as early as 1851 when the Hebrew Congregation of Sonora was established, and in 1853 land was acquired for a burial ground. By 1860 it had become the Sonora and Columbia Hebrew Benevolent Society, including members of the neighboring town of Columbia.

Bounded by Yaney Avenue, North Seco and Oak Streets. Entrance to the cemetery grounds may be obtained by visiting the Tuolumne County History Museum.